It’s hard for me to believe that it is less than a week until I head to the Valley to participate in the Avondale Art Fair. It’s going to be my first time and I have been assured that it is a beautiful event hosted by Avondale Sky Winery with food, wine, fine art and music. I haven’t visited the winery before, but I was speaking to Caitlyn from Caitlyn Rose Jewellery yesterday and she told me that the Winery is absolutely beautiful. She also recommended that I sample the Bin 17. I’ll have to be certain to do that - shouldn’t be a problem!

I’ve been hard at work at my bench since I returned from Toronto and I will be featuring some new jewels at Avondale! It’s the perfect excuse to drive to the valley and wander among the vines while sipping wine and viewing art. Hope to see you there!

PS - Caitlyn is just gearing up to open Salty Rose’s Local Craft Shop again this year. Salty Rose’s is located in the Highlands of Cape Breton in spectacular Ingonish. If you intend to travel to Cape Breton this summer you’ll no doubt be driving the Cabot Trail; Do yourself a favour and pop into Salty Rose’s (and say hello to Caitlyn for me).